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“Circles in text messages”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Circles in text messages”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, March 9, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 11 letters

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Letters 11
First letter S
Last letter S
S ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? S

A 11-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

S M I L E Y F A C E S

The answer to “Circles in text messages” is SMILEYFACES

Letters 11
Direction Across
Published Mar 9, 2025

Letter analysis: the 11-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 9 of 11 positions
Vowels 4 36% of word
Consonants 7 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Circles in text messages” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, March 9, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is SMILEYFACES — a 11-letter word that begins with S and ends with S.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 7 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Circles in text messages”

What is the answer to “Circles in text messages” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SMILEYFACES — a 11-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, March 9, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Circles in text messages”?

The answer SMILEYFACES contains 11 letters.

Was “Circles in text messages” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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